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YF61 XNC

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XNC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 115,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 113,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 109,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,880 miles

shock absorber bump stop/dust cover broken on nearside front.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 29,646 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 23,053 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YF61 XNC is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF61 XNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YF61 XNC registered?

YF61 XNC is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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